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National Security Bill

Proceeding contribution from Lord Marks of Henley-on-Thames (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 11 January 2023. It occurred during Committee of the Whole House (HL) and Debate on bills on National Security Bill.

My Lords, I thank the Committee for its indulgence in allowing a 10-minute break. The technical issue involved was entirely mine. I am tempted to say that there was a reasonable defence. It may not have been a public interest defence and I certainly cannot describe it as lawful justification, but nevertheless—

About this proceeding contribution

Reference

826 c1499 

Session

2022-23

Chamber / Committee

House of Lords chamber

Subjects

Disclosure of information
Demonstrations
Commercial secrets
Intelligence services
National security
Public interest
Official secrets
Press freedom
Trials
Espionage

Legislation

National Security Bill 2022-23

Link

View this Proceeding contribution on hansard.parliament.uk
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